Billings

United States of America

What to see in Billings

Billings Attractions

Billings, an old railroad town in Montana with humble
beginnings, is a unique destination in that while it offers big
city appeal it also gives visitors access to open spaces and
beautiful landscapes.

The largest city in Montana, Billings offers those who cross its
city boundaries lots to discover. History is a key drawcard for
people to the city; picture the prehistoric era when visiting the
Pictograph Cave State Park where there are cave paintings over
2,000 years old, still in their original state. The Western
Heritage Center in downtown Billings, home to over 16,000
historical artefacts from the Yellowstone River Valley, is a
popular choice with history buffs, as is the Moss Mansion Historic
House. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the
1903-built Moss Mansion has been preserved to capture family life
as it was way back when in the state of Montana and draws in many
visitors each year.

For those with a penchant for the arts, the Yellowstone Art
Museum is a most memorable stop with exhibits of both contemporary
and historic art from the Rocky Mountain West; visitors will find
it hard to match these artefacts anywhere else. Billings is also
home to a Performing Arts Center as well as a couple of good
theatres and a symphony orchestra.

Visitors in search of some open space and natural beauty need
only take a short drive to the Chico Hot Springs set in the
aptly-named Paradise Valley. Chico Hot Springs is home to two
open-air mineral pools as well as many outdoors activities such as
horseback riding, hiking, white-water rafting, fly fishing and
more. A drive to Missoula will prove a unique excursion; this
liberal hub of hippies and students really gives visitors something
to talk about.

With a history providing visitors with lots to research and
explore, as well as some incredible outdoor activities, Billings
makes for an interesting and memorable visit.

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